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7 actors who could replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the MCU

By Cody Schultz

TOKYO - SEPTEMBER 03: Actor Hugh Jackman attends the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Japan Premiere at Roppongi Hills on September 3, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on September 11 in Japan. (Photo by Jun Sato/ WireImage)
TOKYO - SEPTEMBER 03: Actor Hugh Jackman attends the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Japan Premiere at Roppongi Hills on September 3, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on September 11 in Japan. (Photo by Jun Sato/ WireImage) /
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 15: Taron Egerton, attends the “Tetris” world premiere at 2023 SXSW Conference and Festivals at The Paramount Theatre on March 15, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for SXSW)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 15: Taron Egerton, attends the “Tetris” world premiere at 2023 SXSW Conference and Festivals at The Paramount Theatre on March 15, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for SXSW) /

Taron Egerton

There is a reason Taron Egerton’s name continues to pop up when Marvel fans discuss who should play Wolverine within the MCU.

Egerton has a proven track record of bringing depth and complexity to his characters. Wolverine is a complex character with a troubled past and a gruff exterior, and Egerton has shown his ability to portray those types of characters with nuance and subtlety. In Rocketman, he played the role of Elton John, bringing both vulnerability and toughness to the character, which is essential for the character of Wolverine.

The strong screen presence we’ve seen Egerton display time and time again would be well-suited to the character of Wolverine. He has the ability to command attention and his charisma would be an asset in bringing the character to life. He has already proven his ability to carry a movie as the lead actor, and his experience would be a valuable asset in taking on a role as iconic as Wolverine.

Finally, one must mention his physical appearance. Wolverine is known for being short, stocky, and muscular, and Egerton has the ability to embody that kind of physicality. He has already shown his ability to play physically demanding roles in movies like Kingsman: The Secret Service and its sequel, and his performance in those films demonstrates his potential to take on the role of Wolverine.

Taron Egerton’s physicality, acting ability, screen presence, and passion for the character make him an ideal choice to play Wolverine in future films but there’s another factor that also makes him a standout: he’s actually expressed interest in playing the character!

Egerton has expressed his admiration for the character of Wolverine in the past, indicating that he would be excited to take on the role. This enthusiasm and dedication to the character would translate into a passionate and committed performance, which is essential for bringing such a beloved character to life on screen.

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